Bishop’s University’s class of 2018

This weekend another group of grads in caps and gowns will accept their degrees from Bishop’s University. Chancellor Brian Levitt, O.C. will preside over the Convocation ceremonies, which will take place on Saturday in the John H. Price Sports Centre. Graduating students Raluca Petria and Shayne Cowen-Cholette are this year’s Valedictorians and will each speak at one of the ceremonies where, this year, 629 degrees will be conferred. In addition to the degrees for the Class of 2018, four notable individuals will be recognized for their outstanding professional achievements and their service to society. Alanis Obomsawin, Ron Joyce, Margaret MacMillan and Alexander Reford will be presented with honourary doctorates. The first ceremony will take place Saturday, June 2 at 10 a.m. for graduates earning degrees in Humanities and Social Sciences. Dr.MacMillan and Mr.Redford will receive their honorary degrees during the ceremony. The second ceremony will be held at 3:00 p.m. the same day for graduates earning degrees in the Business, Natural Sciences and Education. Ms. Obomsawin and Mr.Joyce will receive their honorary degrees in the afternoon. See full story in the Thursday, May 31 edition of The Record.